United Nations, Sep 25 India and Liberia have brought together a group of countries to address attacks on commercial ships and protect their crews, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday. EAM Jaishankar said that, two days ago, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged […]
Imphal, Sep 23 Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Wednesday separately congratulated weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on winning a silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, saying her achievement has brought immense pride to the state and the country. Taking to social media […]
Washington, Sep 21 India has joined other G20 members in adopting four consensus outcomes covering household energy access, infrastructure approvals, water reuse and secure critical-mineral supply chains. The agreements were reached at the conclusion of the three-day G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, according to a White House statement. The White House National Energy […]
New Delhi, Sep 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders who extended warm greetings on his 76th birthday. PM Modi thanked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her warm wishes and noted that he looks forward to close cooperation between India and Italy. “Thank you, Prime Minister Meloni, for your warm […]
Hong Kong, Sep 16 India secured a significant diplomatic achievement at the 18th BRICS Summit by helping the increasingly diverse bloc reach agreement on a joint declaration despite major differences over global conflicts and the international order, a report has stated, citing analysts. According to observers, New Delhi achieved “pragmatic consolidation” by avoiding pressure on […]
New Delhi, Sep 15 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday said that it has revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select UPI transactions, under which charges will apply to certain merchant payments above Rs 2,000, while small merchants and low-value transactions will continue to benefit from zero MDR. The revised framework […]
New Delhi is preparing to welcome world leaders and senior representatives for the 18th BRICS Summit, placing India at the centre of major discussions on diplomacy, economic cooperation and the changing global order. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the summit on 12 and 13 September, bringing together leaders from across the expanded BRICS bloc […]
BRICS remains central to India’s foreign policy, providing a platform to preserve strategic autonomy, advance its leadership role in the Global South, and deepen cultural, social, economic and diplomatic engagement with important countries and regions worldwide. A successful Delhi Summit next week under a dynamic Indian presidency is expected to yield substantial dividends, a report […]
By Dr Elsa Lycias Joel My visits to Excel Group of Schools are always fulfilling, as I am pampered with fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits from their organic farms in addition to early morning walks along lush green fields. Students actively participate in sowing, nurturing, cultivating, and harvesting crops, experiencing the satisfaction of enjoying what […]
New Delhi/Mumbai: Senior leaders from the University of Sydney will travel to India next week as the Australian institution seeks to deepen its research and education partnerships and identify new areas of collaboration with Indian institutions, industry and government. The four-day visit, scheduled from 31 August to 3 September 2026, will cover Delhi and Mumbai and will focus on […]